@juliastone · Joined January 2022
Julia Stone is a psychologist, psychotherapist, novelist and ceramic artist. Previously a partner in two consultancies, she left the business world following cancer treatment in order to direct her energies towards her creative side. She now works part-time, helping others address the challenges and limiting beliefs that get in the way of writing and artistic ambitions. More information and a link to her monthly blog can be found at www.juliastonewriter.com.
On “Creative Workarounds for Aphantasics”
Hi Kes and Arthur Thanks for commenting on my article. I find the individual differences fascinating. I trained in NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP) and most of the techniques assume a 'mind's eye' so it's really interesting to discover more about the extent to which we all vary in our ability to picture/hear/feel/taste something that is not actually there. The point Arthur makes about 'insensitivity' is also an interesting one. Sometimes a description can force me to think about something (in words) that I'd rather not, but I don't/can't picture it so I guess my reaction would always be more muted than someone who experiences it in the round. Thanks for your thoughts. Best wishes, Julia